Cary Tennis Classic Elevates Professional Tennis
- The Cary Tennis Classic (formerly the Atlantic Tire Championships) returns to Cary Tennis Park from June 29th – July 6th, 2025.
- This year’s tournament will feature tennis matches with top-tier international professional players competing in a USTA Pro Circuit Men’s ATP 75 and a Women’s WTT 100 event.
- Past players in Cary include World Top 15 ATP Professionals Ben Shelton, Francis Tiafoe, Jack Sock, & Tommy Paul.
- Both men and women professionals ranked in the top 100 in the world are expected to play in 2025.
CARY, NC – The Town of Cary is serving up professional tennis at the Cary Tennis Park, one of the nation’s best public tennis centers, for both Men and Women from June 29th to July 6th. The 11th anniversary of the Cary Tennis Classic (CTC), formerly known as the Atlantic Tire Championships, will bring top players from around the world to the Men’s ATP Challenger Tour 75 and Women’s Professional WTT Tour 100 event.
With activities and matches every day, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy some amazing tennis at a public facility that rivals the absolute best in the nation. Community events are an integral part of the week and are a big component of what makes the Cary Tennis Classic so special. “The CTC is all about community and we’ll be showing our support in a variety of ways”, said Ted Reese, Co-Tournament Director. “It’s important for us to give back to Cary and the surrounding community while also showcasing some exciting tennis.”
The week will include USTA North Carolina Kid’s Day, a Wheelchair Tennis Clinic, and an Abilities Tennis Stadium Exhibition Match & Clinic. Community involvement continues on Thursday with to benefit Transitions LifeCare Hospice (over $250k raised) and Youth Scholarships (over $58k raised). This event includes a morning of ladies and mixed doubles tennis followed by a luncheon with raffles and a silent auction.
Tennis fans can catch the 2025 Cary Tennis Classic from June 29th – July 6th at the Cary Tennis Park and tickets will go on sale on June 1st. For more information on tickets, players, and match schedule, visit carytennisclassic.com. For media or additional info, please contact Co-Tournament Director Ted Reese.
About the Cary Tennis Classic & Cary Tennis Park
The Cary Tennis Classic is a Men’s ATP Challenger Tour 75 event and Women’s WTT 100 event that has been held in Cary, North Carolina since 2015. The event is part of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), ATP Challenger, & WTT Tours and is played on outdoor hard courts. The event was previously named the Atlantic Tire Championships and was honored as the Special Tennis Event of the Year by USTA Southern and USTA North Carolina in 2021. This award is given annually to recognize events and teams for the valuable contributions made to the game of tennis. The ATC was also previously honored with the same award in 2017.
The 24-acre Cary Tennis Park, located in west Cary, hosts over twenty sanctioned tournaments per year and draws over 300,000 visitors annually. This public park features 25 outdoor courts, seven covered courts, and recently received the 2019 USTA Featured Facility award along with the 2006 Racquet Sports Industry Facility of the Year. The public park also provides a comprehensive array of tennis programs, events, and services for all ages and skill levels. Cary Tennis Park is part of Cary Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources which was honored as the 2023 USTA NC Outstanding Parks & Recreation Department.
About the U.S. Tennis Association
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open. Established in 1881, the USTA is a progressive and diverse not-for-profit organization whose volunteers, professional staff, and financial resources support a single mission – to promote and develop the growth of tennis. It is the largest tennis organization in the world, with 17 geographical sections, more than 665,000 individual members and 7,000 organizational members, thousands of volunteers, and a professional staff dedicated to growing the game.
For more on the U.S. Tennis Association, visit www.usta.com.
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